Principal Platform Engineer, Web Applications & Data Platform (New York)

Principal Platform Engineer Web Applications & Data Platform

Teladoc Health is a global, whole person care company made up of a diverse community of people dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience. As an employee, you're empowered to show up every day as your most authentic self and be a part of something bigger thriving both personally and professionally. Together, let's empower people everywhere to live their healthiest lives.

We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer Web Applications & Data Platform to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade web applications integrated with modern data platforms and cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on full-stack architecture using React, Vue.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, with deep integration into Snowflake and Azure environments.

The Principal Platform Engineer will define long-term web platform strategies, build scalable applications, and ensure operational excellence across frontend, backend, and data layers. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in full-stack development, including advanced architecture patterns, performance optimization, and collaboration with DevOps, infrastructure, and AI / ML teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support development teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of web applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and data platform strategies.
• Understand and address complex technical challenges through scalable design and integration patterns.
• Exercise judgment in selecting and adapting advanced techniques to meet business and technical goals.
• Frequently advise cross-functional teams on architecture, performance, and integration best practices.
• Collaborate with business, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to define and document technical requirements.
• Document architecture patterns, performance standards, and integration protocols.
• Own the lifecycle of web application specifications and ensure timely delivery across development, QA, and operations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve system processes, architecture, and deployment strategies.
• Track milestones, activities, and dependencies across projects with frequent status updates.
• Design and build scalable web applications with robust PostgreSQL backends and Snowflake data integrations.
• Develop dynamic components and workflow engines to support extensibility and automation.
• Write and execute test plans, including unit, regression, and integration testing.

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications Expected for Position

Bonus Qualifications

The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$195,000. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here : Teladoc Health Benefits 2025. Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

Why Join Teladoc Health?

A New Category in Healthcare : Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives. Our Work Truly Matters : Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person's health journey. Make an Impact : In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals. Focus on PEOPLE : Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment. Diversity and Inclusion : At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position. Growth and Innovation : We've already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy. Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as : Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health's Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees' Personal information is available at this link.